Jonathan Hayes (W Aberdeen b.1987)

[DeLorean]

A succinct evaluation that posed more questions than answers I think.

[tetsujin1979]

Might be relevant to the rumoured transfer to Celtic, it's been reported that Rogers has opened talks with Man City to sign Roberts on a permanent deal

[samhaydenjr]

Transfer to Celtic agreed, subject to medical: http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/40292266

[tetsujin1979]

signed a three year deal with Celtic this afternoon: http://www.celticfc.net/news/12794

[Olé Olé]

https://www.balls.ie/football/jonny-hayes-goodbye-aberdeen-367375

Lovely touch by Hayes with a message to Aberdeen fans and staff.

[Stuttgart88]

Too many exclamation marks though.

[DannyInvincible]

'Gordon glad to have former foe Hayes on same side': https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2017/0626/885610-gordon-glad-to-have-former-foe-hayes-on-same-side/


Jonny always seemed to do well when he played against us over the last couple of seasons.

I'm glad he's on our team now rather than facing up to him.

[tetsujin1979]

Starting for Celtic in their pre season game against FC Blau Weiss Linz in Austria: https://twitter.com/celticfc/statuses/880081195266187269
Also, looks like Anton Rogers has a trial at Celtic

[Charlie Darwin]

More likely his dad is just throwing him a bone.

[Olé Olé]

More likely his dad is just throwing him a bone.

How dare you make such an insinuation. Anton was a very valuable fringe player at Swindon Town in league one last season on their run to relegation.

[OwlsFan]

Too many exclamation marks though.

Yes, used instead of a full stop! Terrible !

[tetsujin1979]

named on the bench for Celtic's Champions League qualifier against Linfield: https://twitter.com/celticfc/statuses/885876609747734528

[tetsujin1979]

nice goal against Sunderland today: https://twitter.com/goalforceltic/status/891308067198992384

[Olé Olé]

Jonny gets the nod tonight for his first league start as Celtic travel to Partick. Joint responsibility for goals lying on his and the other 3 attacking midfielders as Rodgers doesn't start a recognised striker (LiveScore has Forrest up front).

[tetsujin1979]

Suffered a broken leg yesterday, out for the rest of the season now: http://www.celticfc.net/news/13762

[geysir]

I thought he looked good when he came on as a sub in the previous game but I suppose his biggest contribution at Celtic so far is being a catalyst in part for the much improved performance this season from (his rival) Forrest.

[tetsujin1979]

Hayes has recovered from the broken leg, and is in pre season training with Celtic : https://www.celticfc.tv/tv/video/vod/8882
(needs a subscription for the full interview)
(https://www.celticfc.tv/tv/video/vod/8882)

[tetsujin1979]

on the bench tonight for Celtic against Rosenborg

[tetsujin1979]

first appearance for Hayes since August tonight, starting against Motherwell

[OwlsFan]

Thought he had a good game for Celtic yesterday as a full back/wing back, although he over hit a few crosses. Natural progression for some wingers who don't make it (e.g. Seamus Coleman) as wingers to try their hand as a full back. Watch this space.

[DeLorean]

I think I saw somewhere that he got motm.

[irishfan86]

Perhaps we can revolutionize football by playing a team full of fullbacks/wingbacks. Defensively sound, offensively dangerous...what could go wrong?!

[geysir]

Jonny did well v Valencia , he looks just at home on the left as he does on the right. He's been very impressive in these last 2 games and considering he's just back after a long injury rehab. Definitely a candidate for our left back/left midfield.

[DeLorean]

Hayes starts the Scottish Cup Final for Celtic. Mulraney starts for Hearts, with Doyle and Shaughnessy on the bench.

[geysir]

He might have been partially culpable for the Hearts goal but otherwise he had an impressive game, he's a tough nut and a versatile player. Is he a better option than McClean/Stevens?

[elatedscum]

Probably not. But I think I’d maybe take him over Greg Cunningham who is in the current squad...

[Eirambler]

Hayes nowhere near good enough for the Ireland team, unless there there is a serious injury crisis at some stage. Has done well to get a few starts for Celtic I suppose, but it's only because Tierney is injured and Izzaguire's legs are gone. They don't have many alternatives to him at the moment.

[geysir]

Hayes nowhere near good enough for the Ireland team, unless there there is a serious injury crisis at some stage. Has done well to get a few starts for Celtic I suppose, but it's only because Tierney is injured and Izzaguire's legs are gone. They don't have many alternatives to him at the moment. Hayes is currently filling in at LB but his better position is at LM. He’s had plenty of game time since returning from injury. There is no way he is far behind McClean. I’d have him ahead of McClean. He has more football ability in his locker than McClean and just as tough a nut.
Hayes is ambiwinger, equally adept on either side of midfield.

[liamoo11]

Hayes is currently filling in at LB but his better position is at LM. He’s had plenty of game time since returning from injury. There is no way he is far behind McClean. I’d have him ahead of McClean. He has more football ability in his locker than McClean and just as tough a nut.
Hayes is ambiwinger, equally adept on either side of midfield.

Ambiwinger?!quality word.mclean is a pseudowinger so!

[Fixer82]

Hayes nowhere near good enough for the Ireland team, unless there there is a serious injury crisis at some stage. Has done well to get a few starts for Celtic I suppose, but it's only because Tierney is injured and Izzaguire's legs are gone. They don't have many alternatives to him at the moment.

Disagree. SFA player of the year recently (last season?) and looking at the squad we have, I definitely think he's worthy of a place in the squad.

[Eirambler]

Hayes has never been SFA player of the year.

[seanfhear]

Hayes has never been SFA player of the year.Without checking I thought he was a year or two ago .

[tetsujin1979]

Pretty sure he was nominated

[Fixer82]

my bad. I was sure he was.
Did he win goal of the season then ??

[seanfhear]

Scottish Premier league team of the year in two years according to wikipedia .

[Stuttgart88]

I thought he was MOTM on Saturday, not that anyone on the pitch was particularly good.

[Olé Olé]

Any time I have watched Hayes it is hard to know whether he is good or not. He can be volatile in possession. I think he might be a confidence player. When he's going well he can drift into nice pockets of space on the wing and use the ball very cleverly. Other times, he is afraid to run into space and even if he does he might concede possession with an aura of panic.

[Stuttgart88]

I think he’s one-dimensional, all heart, runs straight lines well and can whip in a dangerous ball on the move. Good enough to deputise at left back for the best team in the league but I wouldn’t trust him at left back for Ireland. We have better options left midfield / left wing, but at the same time he deserves credit for some of his performances.

[geysir]

Scottish Premier league team of the year in two years according to wikipedia .
He hasn’t played enough at Celtic to be a contender. for spl team of the year He played very well in the away game v Valencia after his return from injury, showed a lot of skill, energy and a “bite your legs” tackle, against a classy opposition, he was Celtic´s best player on the night. At a guess I’d say he’s more effective on the right side but Celtic have better options there.

[Stuttgart88]

Another good honest high energy shift off the bench against good opposition last night.

[Fixer82]

I’d love to see him get a proper run out with Ireland. Good honest, hard-working player with a bit of skill and a hell of a shot on him

[tommy_c12000]

Admirable player, but no thanks to a Celtic squad player at 32 years of age. We’ve excellent prospects to blood and they should be prioritized

[Fixer82]

Admirable player, but no thanks to a Celtic squad player at 32 years of age. We’ve excellent prospects to blood and they should be prioritized

You’re probably right

[Olé Olé]

Yeah, I agree too. His level is probably indicative of the level at the SPL, even at his best for Aberdeen. He probably wouldn't hack it at Championship level. But he has a had a long career now and he's seeing it out as a squad player in a packed stadium of a club he probably has an affinity with as an Irishman, having great moments like scoring against Rangers.

[geysir]

I think it's a no brainer, that Hayes be on the bench and one of the first subs to consider should the occasion call for it, as our right side needed it against Switzerland in the 2nd half.
Instead of taking a gamble with an novice but good player, putting on a player like Hayes you know what he will inject into a tired team, at a minimum.
https://twitter.com/BenTheTim/status/1174753749237211136/video/1

[Olé Olé]

Is Hayes not playing left side all the time for Celtic?

[Poor Student]

Is Hayes not playing left side all the time for Celtic?

He's generally seen action as an emergency left back or an impact sub at left wing.

[geysir]

Is Hayes not playing left side all the time for Celtic?

He an ambi winger, left back/left midfield, right back/right midfield, as well as having played in every other outfield position.
He has astonishing pace considering his injuries and dare I say it, his age.

[Fixer82]

He an ambi winger, left back/left midfield, right back/right midfield, as well as having played in every other outfield position.
He has astonishing pace considering his injuries and dare I say it, his age.

Is he our only foreign based player playing European football?

[joey B]

Is he our only foreign based player playing European football?

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